Himachal legislators hit out at high court over vehicle ban

Shimla, March 1 (IANS) The judiciary and legislature in Himachal Pradesh seem to be on a collision course over the high court’s order to ban the movement of vehicles of the legislators and their parking on the sealed roads in the state capital.

In a rare show of solidarity, the assembly on Tuesday slammed the high court over the issue. Calling for making the judiciary accountable too, the members, cutting across party lines, said the judges of the high court were not above the constitution and can’t take arbitrary decisions.

Their contentions came in the wake of the high court order in November last that stayed vehicle permits issued by the state government for sealed roads or restricted roads in Shimla.

Assuring the house, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said the government would not compromise with the prestige of the legislators and would ensure that their respect and dignity is maintained.